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    <namePart>Reggio, Isaac Samuel</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1784-1855</namePart>
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    <namePart>Picciotto, M. H.</namePart>
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  <abstract>"A Guide for the Religious Instruction of Jewish Youth" by Isaac Samuel Reggio is a theological guidebook written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to provide educators with a structured approach to instilling religious values within Jewish youth, emphasizing the philosophy of religion and the foundations of Jewish belief. The book discusses God, man, natural and revealed religion, and the moral duties of individuals towards God and fellow humans, presenting a comprehensive framework for religious instruction.  The opening of the guide introduces the author and the purpose behind the work. In the preliminary sections, Reggio expresses his intention to enhance religious education through reasoned discussions rather than rote learning of dogmas. He outlines key concepts concerning God’s existence, attributes, and the essential nature of humanity, emphasizing the inherent need for revelation and moral guidance. Through concise aphorisms, he seeks to provide educators with the foundational elements of Jewish theology that they can elaborate on in teaching, aiming to inspire a deeper understanding of spiritual and moral principles in their students. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2007-06-22</note>
  <note>E-text prepared by Chuck Greif</note>
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    <topic>Judaism -- Juvenile literature</topic>
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